SAI Philippines conducted a performance audit of the SALINTUBIG Program,* which aims to expand access to clean water and improve water resource management skills. The audit aimed to assess the achievement of the Program's objectives, the compliance of is implementers' responsibilities with guidelines, and the effectiveness of the Program's monitoring and evaluation mechanism. The audit involved citizens, as well as key stakeholders, including local government officials, community groups, and Program beneficiaries. SAI concluded that the Program significantly improved access to drinking water and reduced the number of areas without water supply. However, the auditors noted a number of challenges affecting its effectiveness in ensuring full and sustainable water supply to target groups. To improve the effectiveness, efficiency, and sustainability of water supply and sanitation projects, SAI recommended that the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Local Government, in coordination with relevant agencies, take the following steps: - strengthen the definition of target groups in the Program and beneficiary priorities; - improve the Program's coordination with all ongoing water supply programs and projects; - enhance the sustainability of water supply systems; - implement monitoring and evaluation based on audit findings. * Program was launched in 2012 by the Philippines Ministry of Internal Affairs and Local Government. Its activities are implemented through grants aimed at equipping municipalities without access to water with sustainable water supply systems, expanding water service coverage, and reducing the incidence of waterborne diseases.

In 2025, SAI Madagascar conducted an audit of the LEAD project* to expand electricity access for households, enterprises, and healthcare centers. Auditors focused on the state-owned company JIRAMA's activities to expand the power grid, as well as the deployment of solar power systems in healthcare facilities that lack access to the power grid. SAI noted discrepancies in statistical data, lack of transparency in the selection of households and enterprises for electricity connection, delays in crediting funds to beneficiaries' accounts, inadequate control and reporting processes, double invoicing by JIRAMA, suboptimal procurement of electricity sector facilities, indications of possible theft and corruption, frequent changes to work plans, formally high project completion rates resulting in facilities actually inoperable, failure of suppliers to meet maintenance training and information obligations, and premature deterioration of equipment. SAI Madagascar made a number of recommendations regarding control and transparency in decision-making, proper communication, monitoring of electricity connection fees, internal and external compliance audits in the procurement and use of materials, and raising public awareness of new opportunities. _________________________________ * The Least-Cost Electricity Access Development Project was launched in 2019 with USD 150 million in World Bank funding. It scheduled for completion in June 2026.

SAI Namibia conducted a follow-up audit of the Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources (MFMR)’s measures to manage marine and inland fisheries resources in accordance with the recommendations provided by SAI in 2016. The audit covered the period from 2020–2021 to 2022–2023 financial years. Auditors came to the following conclusions: - the MFMR developed measures to re-build the sardine stock, but their implementation is hampered by natural factors, procumbent restoration processes, and lower penalties charged on by-catch landings; - sea patrol activities to prevent illegal fishing were planned and conducted, but their efficiency and effectiveness were lacking due to continuous repairs of patrolling vessels (delays in developing transport maintenance plans, seeking approval for maintenance, and in procurement), a reduction in the deployment of observers (to contain the growing wage bill), and inconsistency in the implementation of control measures; - despite the establishment of 10 community fisheries management areas, illegal fishing is still being recorded during closed seasons due to understaffing and relaxed enforcement by Angolan and Zambian counterparts; - the MFMR did not established landing areas at inland fisheries, as a result it is impossible to enforce the catch reports.

SAI Zambia conducted a performance audit of measures put in place by the Gender Division under the Office of the President, the Consortium of 11 Line Ministries, and other institutions to end child marriage in the country. The audit covered a period of four years from January 2020 to October 2023. The implementation of measures to end child marriage has shown progress but faces significant challenges due to insufficient funding, ineffective approval and coordination of legislation and regulations due to lack of prioritization, and inadequate resources. Auditors concluded that: - while health services have improved, youth friendly reproductive health services, as well as guidance and counselling services for schoolchildren remain constrained; - the Judiciary's efforts are hindered by inadequate Case Management training and the absence of national statistical database on child marriage; - significant gaps in interagency coordination exist due to conflicts over program content, insufficient funding, lack of clear guidelines, and inappropriate resource allocation; - a comprehensive monitoring and evaluation system for activities to end child marriage has not been established, in particular due to the lack of thematic studies on this issue because of financial constraints and staff changes. SAI Zambia made a number of recommendations on establishing a clear data collection framework, strengthening coordination mechanisms, introducing a monitoring and evaluation system, and ensuring that research on child marriage is carried out regularly.

SAI Mauritius conducted a performance audit to assess the adequacy of the preparedness of the Ministry of Environment, Solid Waste Management and Climate Change for the implementation of climate change actions. The audit covered the period from 2020 to June 2024. Auditors noted lapses in governance arrangements, poor stakeholders’ response due to the absence of appropriate guidelines, unsustainable implementation of developed strategies and action plans, and limited climate finance. Furthermore, climate change vulnerability and risk assessments as well as planning for adaptation remain at an early stage. SAI Mauritius made a number of recommendations, primarily related to improving sectoral strategies, guidelines and related policies and ensuring close follow-up in their development and implementation, as well as improving stakeholders’ engagement and responsibility and providing the required resources.